Nina Dobrev Posts Farewell Instagram to 'The Vampire Diaries'

Wait until you see the gifts she gave to her vampire fam.

The series finale of The Vampire Diaries is bound to be one of the most bittersweet episodes of all time. On the one hand, we'll have to say goodbye to Stefan, Damon, and all our favorite characters, but the final episode will also bring the return of one of the most beloved characters of all time: Elena, portrayed by Nina Dobrev.

TVD has been teasing us for ages as to whether or not Nina would return for the finale, and last month, it was finally confirmed. For Nina, going back to the set was an exciting experience, as it was like a mini reunion, but it also means that she has to say goodbye to her Vampire family – again.

In a new Instagram post, Nina captured just how emotional it was to film the final episode. In a display of total friendship goals, the actress purchased custom engraved keys for her fellow TVD crew that feature the letters "TVD" as well as the hashtag #Forever.

And if the photo doesn't get you teary-eyed, her caption certainly will. "Dearest TVD family," her post began. "It feels like it was just yesterday that I was saying goodbye. And yet two years have passed and here we are again. This is my true final goodbye, as today I shot my last scene of The Vampire Diaries forever. Coming back for the series finale has been a whirlwind of emotion, nostalgia, love, tears of joy and bittersweet endings."

Nina goes on to say that she thinks the fans will be satisfied with the show's ending, and that she's grateful for the dedicated fandom that have followed them for eight seasons. "As this last chapter ends, we welcome and look forward to going on to the next adventure and hope that you continue to follow us as our new journeys begin," she writes. "I grew up on this show and am eternally grateful for all the opportunities it has given me, and so thankful for each and every person who worked on The Vampire Diaries over the last 8 years. We are all pieces of a big puzzle and without every truly amazing cast and crew member, this magical puzzle would not be complete. Thank you for all your hard work, friendship and love. You have touched my heart in ways you will never know."